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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 62.05 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 62.05 and 38.13 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 62.05 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/62.05 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 62.05 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 2,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365.97/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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